Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vahl) Willd.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1806
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 4: 1017 (1806)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173672
Common Names
- Inga spectabilis
- Spectabilis Inga
- White Inga
Synonyms
- Inga heteroptera Benth. [valid]
- Inga fulgens Kunth [valid]
- Inga smithii Britton [valid]
- Inga lucida Kunth [valid]
- Feuilleea spectabilis (Vahl) Kuntze [valid]
- Mimosa spectabilis Vahl [valid]
- Inga schimpffii Harms [valid]
- Inga spectabilis schimpfii (Harms) Little [valid]
- Feuilleea heteroptera (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
- Inga spectabilis spectabilis [unknown]
Description
Inga spectabilis (also called 'Inga de Monte', 'Inga de Playa', and 'Inga de Sabana', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are alternate, pinnate, and oblong-lanceolate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Inga spectabilis is used as a shade tree in coffee plantations, and its wood is used for fuel and construction. Its bark is used to make rope and its leaves are used for animal feed.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga spectabilis has small, white flowers with five petals and a long, narrow seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga spectabilis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be pruned to keep it at a manageable size.
Where to Find Inga spectabilis
Inga spectabilis is native to tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America.
Inga spectabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga spectabilis?
Inga spectabilis
What is the common name of Inga spectabilis?
Spectabilis Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga spectabilis?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Inga genus
Inga allenii,
Inga chocoensis,
Inga exalata,
Inga mortoniana,
Inga acreana,
Inga acrocephala,
Inga adenophylla,
Inga affinis,
Inga alata,
Inga aliena,
Inga auristellae,
Inga barbata,
Inga barbourii,
Inga belizensis,
Inga bicoloriflora,
Inga bijuga,
Inga blanchetiana,
Inga bollandii,
Inga brachyrhachis,
Inga brachystachys,
Inga brevipes,
Inga bullata,
Inga bullatorugosa,
Inga calantha,
Inga calanthoides,
Inga capitata,
Inga caudata,
Inga cayennensis,
Inga cecropietorum,
Inga chartacea,
Inga chrysantha,
Inga cinnamomea,
Inga cocleensis,
Inga cookii,
Inga coragypsea,
Inga cordatoalata,
Inga coruscans,
Inga cynometrifolia,
Inga densiflora,
Inga disticha,
Inga dominicensis,
Inga duckei,
Inga fendleriana,
Inga ferrugineo-hirta,
Inga feuilleei,
Inga glomeriflora,
Inga goldmanii,
Inga goniocalyx,
Inga graciliflora,
Inga gracilifolia,
Species in the Fabaceae family